candle
/ˈkæn.dəl/ verb C2- To observe the growth of an embryo inside (an egg), using a bright light source.
- To dry (greenware) prior to the firing cycle, setting the kiln at 200° Celsius until all water is removed from the greenware.
- To check (an item, such as an envelope) by holding it between a light source and the eye.
He/she/it candles · Past candled · Past participle candled · -ing form candling
Verb forms
- Base form
- candle
- He/she/it
- candles
- Past
- candled
- Past participle
- candled
- -ing form
- candling
From the library
The candle was not lit at that time; but the lamp was burning.
His bedroom candle was burning on the table.
He puts down the candle.
“When you entered the room there was only a candle lighted on the table, was there not?”
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